Some Highlights:
The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Annual Profile of Home Staging.
50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar value offers from buyers.
77% of buyer’s agents said staging made it easier for buyers to visualize the home as their own.
The top rooms to stage to attract more buyers are the living room, master bedroom, kitchen, and dining room.

Three new homes are coming soon for Fall move in in the desired area of Blythewood, SC in the neighborhood of Crescent Lake! Located near shopping, highly rated schools and Longcreek, this neighborhood awaits new homeowners!

We often discuss the difference in family wealth between homeowner households and renter households. Much of that difference is the result of the equity buildup that homeowners experience over the time that they own their home. In a report recently released by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), they reveal how valuable equity can… Continue reading The Importance of Home Equity in Retirement Planning

In a Seller’s Market: Is it Time to Downsize? (Ask your Realtor if Columbia, SC is a Sellers Market) A study by Edelman Berland reveals that 33% of homeowners who are contemplating selling their house in the near future are planning to scale down. Let’s look at a few reasons why this might make sense for many… Continue reading In a Seller’s Market: Is it Time to Downsize?